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CONTACT INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Denise Komorous, M. Ed
Classroom F-104
E-mail (fastest method of contact) dkomorous@paradiseschools.org
Classroom V-mail 623-455-7439
GOOGLE CLASSROOM & CHROMEBOOKS
GOOGLE CLASSROOM & CHROMEBOOKS
Students will receive their google classroom access codes in the first days of school. Only students can access all of the features of these sites.
PARENT ACCESS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Parents, you can see assignment due dates, course e-mails, and grades by signing up for parent access. Parents must contact the front office for google classroom parent access codes.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT CHROMEBOOKS
All students (including upper classmen) are required to have a school issued chromebook this year. Additionally, all students must have that chromebook with them EVERY DAY.
Students not having their school issued chromebooks on assessment days will not be allowed to test AND will have to make up those assessments in an oral & written format one on one with the instructor.
TUTORING
TUTORING
It is preferred that you use Prowler Hour to obtain help. When Prowler Hour isn't enough, then you may schedule an appointment for tutoring. See me to schedule a time. Please come prepared with your materials and questions so we can best utilize our time. Prior to attending tutoring please complete the followng checklist to maximize our limited time together:
1. Review material you need help with.
2. Write out 2 questions about the material that will help identify your needs.
3. Jot down your study routine for this class (actual, not polished for teacher consumption!)
BELL & CLASS SCHEDULE
BELL & CLASS SCHEDULE
SUPPLY LIST
SUPPLY LIST
School issued chromebook in class every day
The supply lists for these courses are the same as the universal school supply list which can be found here.
Please make sure to pay your science course fees in eFunds ASAP.
The school has committed to a digital learning platform. Students who have limited internet access at home should see me privately so I can provide materials for you to use at home.
EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE
EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE
Earth Science : Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography
Earth & Space Science is a lab course designed to give you the skills to analyze our world and how it fits into the universe. More importantly, the course will teach you how to analyze your impact on these systems. Instead of memorizing facts, you will demonstrate your ability by applying information to solve problems.
These are some of the topics we will cover this year:
Composition of the Earth and its atmosphere and human impact
Composition of the Universe
How energy from the Sun affects weather patterns and climate.
Examine the role of energy and matter in Earth’s systems
Availability of natural resources and forces influencing them
Life cycle of stars
Gravitational forces and how they impact our solar system
Origin of the universe
Human impact
HONORS EARTH & SPACE SYLLABUS Acknowledgement Form Due 08/15/2022
FORENSICS
FORENSICS
Forensics is a lab course concentrates on the application of forensic science used to inform civil and criminal proceeding. The criminal justice system is based upon evidence and its proper handling, processing, and analysis. Labs are designed to identify, collect, process and analyze evidence. Practical and theoretical application is the aim of this course.
Topics include:
Processing a crime scene
Obtaining and analyzing fingerprints
Hair & fiber analysis
Handwriting analysis
Examining illicit drugs
Blood spatter patterns analysis
And much more!
WARNING: Graphic demonstrations, pictures, videos, and illustrations of violent crimes are included in the class so as to further your understanding.
FORENSICS SYLLABUS Acknowledgement Form Due 08/15/2022
SAFETY CONTRACT
SAFETY CONTRACT
COUNSELING INFORMATION
ABOUT MS. KOMOROUS
ABOUT MS. KOMOROUS
Thank you for trusting me with the opportunity to guide you through your learning experience. This will be my 18th year of teaching science and I still wake up in awe that I get to do this everyday!
My education includes a M. Ed in Biology, a B.S. in psychology, and post-graduate work in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Some of the many colleges I have attended are: DePaul University Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Washington State University, and Illinois State University. I am addicted to learning and sharing my skills with students!
We have FUN in my classes and we work hard. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and figuring out how to make science relevant for you.
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